Self-Deprecation is such a controversial topic in my opinion. It’s become so common within the new generation, and has been adopted as a coping mechanism strategy. It’s the implication of humor, and critique of themselves. Users of the concept tend to suffer from self-esteem issues or have experienced trauma from an early age. Though it consists of jokes, sometimes the comedian means it truthfully, or believes it to be true. I think it’s a negative idea and leads to the downfall of such a sensitive time we live in. As weak as the confidence of the youth is after senseless leaders are given power and devastating events constantly occurring, I do believe that blocking all the issues out with humor can lead to more pain. I feel as if people use it as an excuse to never attempt something they love. They’ve already convinced themselves that they are incapable or not worthy of such a thing, and humor about it. It’s especially common on social media, as it is praised and receives attention if the users in the are find comedic value within your form of self-deprecation.
I have this friend who is constantly belittling herself because of her insecurities. The insecurities mainly developed from herself, as it had become a part of her everyday vocabulary. She took a liking to a girl and had absolutely no sort of motivation to pursue her. The urge was there, but there was no drive. She would often express to her friends and I how worthless and ugly she told herself she was. No matter how comforting her peers would try and be, she would not believe a word they were saying. This prevented her from a lot of opportunities, as she wanted to speak to the girl but was unable to because of her self-esteem. She wanted to be in a theatrical production, but since she claimed to be a failure and would often joke on the topic, she was unable to create the courage to try-out for the role she wanted. She began to revolve her entire world around negative thoughts about herself, which inevitably forced her into a pit of darkness and depression. She was aware of the issues she had, and chose to joke about them rather than make an effort to remove herself from the bad situation. She allowed terrible things to to take place, and refused to put effort before or after the issue was created. She entered the lowest state in her entire life, and she is not willing to go and make change. She will forever remain this way, and as much help as we offered, we cannot help her if she is not willing to help herself
I have this friend who is constantly belittling herself because of her insecurities. The insecurities mainly developed from herself, as it had become a part of her everyday vocabulary. She took a liking to a girl and had absolutely no sort of motivation to pursue her. The urge was there, but there was no drive. She would often express to her friends and I how worthless and ugly she told herself she was. No matter how comforting her peers would try and be, she would not believe a word they were saying. This prevented her from a lot of opportunities, as she wanted to speak to the girl but was unable to because of her self-esteem. She wanted to be in a theatrical production, but since she claimed to be a failure and would often joke on the topic, she was unable to create the courage to try-out for the role she wanted. She began to revolve her entire world around negative thoughts about herself, which inevitably forced her into a pit of darkness and depression. She was aware of the issues she had, and chose to joke about them rather than make an effort to remove herself from the bad situation. She allowed terrible things to to take place, and refused to put effort before or after the issue was created. She entered the lowest state in her entire life, and she is not willing to go and make change. She will forever remain this way, and as much help as we offered, we cannot help her if she is not willing to help herself